1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. (70 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 has manual transmission. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mitsubishi |
Model | 16 | Debonair |
Year Released | 1945 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2700 mm |